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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Grambling, LA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Grambling, LA from February 15, 1962 through April 27, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
8
Wind Reports
22
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Grambling, LA · 1962–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 27, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Grambling, LA

8 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 27, 2026
9:23 AM UTC
Hail report for Grambling, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Estimated hail of at least quarter size a little north of Interstate 20 between Grambling and Ruston.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Grambling, LA
1.00″ hail
Jun 14, 2023
8:13 PM UTC
Hail report for Grambling, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report of 1 inch hail at Grambling State University.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Grambling, LA
1.00″ hail
Apr 13, 2019
6:57 PM UTC
Hail report for Grambling, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED AT GRAMBLING STATE UNIVERSITY.
NWS Hail Report Location: Grambling, LA
1.00″ hail
Apr 26, 2017
11:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Grambling, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Grambling, LA
1.00″ hail
Apr 11, 2012
12:05 AM CST-6
Hail report for Grambling, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 NE Grambling, LA
1.75″ hail
Jan 11, 1998
9:08 PM CST
Hail report for Grambling, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Grambling, LA
1.75″ hail
Feb 15, 1993
6:13 PM CST
Hail report for Grambling, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Grambling, LA
1.75″ hail
Mar 4, 1984
7:15 PM CST
Hail report for Grambling, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, LA
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near Grambling, LA

22 reports
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UNK mph
Mar 25, 2025
2:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Grambling, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree uprooted along route 818.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Grambling, LA
UNK mph
Mar 25, 2025
2:42 AM UTC
Wind report for Grambling, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two structures damaged by likely straight line winds. One was an awning blown of the front of a single wide mobile home and another was an outbuilding with the roof blown off to the east.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Grambling, LA
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2023
8:03 PM UTC
Wind report for Grambling, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees down in the vicinity of Mitcham Farms. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Grambling, LA
UNK mph
Mar 30, 2022
5:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Grambling, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES UPROOTED 2.5 NORTH OF GRAMBLING OFF OF LA 544.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Grambling, LA
UNK mph
Mar 4, 2020
9:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Grambling, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ALONG HEARD ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Grambling, LA
63 mph
Aug 24, 2011
12:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for Grambling, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two trees were downed along Interstate 20 west of Ruston, Louisiana.
NWS Wind Report Location: .9 NW Grambling, LA
62 mph
Feb 24, 2011
6:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for Grambling, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was downed on Hwy. 167 near the community of Clay.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.45 S Grambling, LA
60 mph
Aug 2, 2008
6:18 PM CST-6
Wind report for Grambling, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powerlines were blown down near the Barnet Springs Community.
NWS Wind Report Location: .58 W Barnet Spgs, LA
66 mph
Jun 2, 2004
8:30 PM CST
Wind report for Grambling, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Grambling, LA
61 mph
Jun 2, 2004
1:35 AM CST
Wind report for Grambling, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees downed across Hwy 80, 3005 and Hwy 235.
NWS Wind Report Location: Grambling, LA
69 mph
Jun 7, 1996
3:20 PM CST
Wind report for Grambling, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: W Ruston, LA
UNK mph
Sep 14, 1993
1:59 PM CST
Wind report for Grambling, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Grambling, LA
UNK mph
Feb 15, 1993
6:13 PM CST
Wind report for Grambling, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Grambling, LA
UNK mph
Apr 13, 1991
6:00 PM CST
Wind report for Grambling, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, LA
UNK mph
Jan 19, 1990
8:20 PM CST
Wind report for Grambling, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, LA
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near Grambling, LA

4 reports
UNK category
Apr 15, 2018
7:00 AM UTC
Tornado report for Grambling, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF1 TORNADO BEGAN SOUTH OF GRAMBLING ALONG MONDY ROAD... MOVING E AND ENE INTO THE SOUTH SIDE OF RUSTON. MOST OF THE DAMAGE CONSISTED OF SNAPPED AND UPROOTED TREES. SEVERAL HOMES WERE SIGNIFICANTLY DAMAGED BY FALLING TREES. PEAK WIND EST. 95-105 MPH. PATH LENGTH WAS 6.66 MILES. PATH WIDTH WAS 467 YARDS. THE DURATION OF THE TORNADO EVENT WAS 8 MINUTES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SSW Grambling, LA
EF0 category
Apr 26, 2011
8:33 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Grambling, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado was a continuation of the tornado that first touched down in northwest Jackson Parish. The tornado paralleled Highway 167 to the northeast uprooting trees, tearing off the tops of trees, and knocking down large branches along the path. The tornado finally dissipated just to the northeast of the Ruston Golf and Country Club in the southern sections of the city of Ruston, LA, near Love Avenue. Maximum winds were estimated at 70-75 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.21 S Barnet Spgs, LA
F0 category
Mar 3, 1977
12:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Grambling, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F0 category
Feb 15, 1962
1:50 PM CST
Tornado report for Grambling, LA
Lincoln Parish · 11,773 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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U.S. Census Data · City

Grambling, LA area census snapshot

People & households
Population5,302
Households1,647
Housing units2,050
Income
Median household income$17,670
$100k+ households14.7%
$150k+ households1.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,118
Attached single-family12
Small multifamily685
Large multifamily147
Mobile homes88
Housing mix
Single-family share54.5%
Attached-home share0.6%
Multifamily share40.6%
Mobile-home share4.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied554
Renter-occupied1,093
Vacant units403
Home value & age
Median home value$176,000
Owner homes $300k+--
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1976
Older-home share63.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,332
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Grambling have on record?

Our records show 8 hail, 22 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near Grambling, LA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 27, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Grambling?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Grambling, LA is 1.75″. It was reported near Grambling, LA on January 11, 1998.

A storm report showed up near my home in Grambling — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves Grambling and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in Grambling — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a Grambling address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in Grambling — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific Grambling address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Grambling — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events across Grambling, LA, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Grambling, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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